The first time I wrote about the gay membership debate

My reporting on this topic goes back more than a decade to my days as a high school journalist.

The Power of Petitions, with Greg Bourke

Greg Bourke's activism for gay adult inclusion in the BSA made a big impact in the campaign for policy change.

Got a question? I might have the answer

This is your regular reminder that my archive is chock full of resources!

An (unofficial) uniform guide to LGBTQ+ pride

Can you wear rainbow swag on your Scout uniform? How Scouters make decisions about what to wear, and when.

Lessons learned from the activists who fought for LGBTQ+ inclusion

The Scouters and allies who led the campaign for inclusion can teach us a lot—especially as LGBTQ+ rights are under attack today.

Doing the Work Behind the Scenes, with Justin Bickford

In this episode of the Morally Straight Podcast, I’m talking to Justin Bickford. Bickford is an Eagle Scout and Scouter from Florida who became an early and key volunteer with Scouts for Equality in 2012. Why it matters: Bickford poured countless hours into SFE during the early days. He

Want to make trans youth feel more welcome? Start with this training

This resource can help start the conversation in your council.

The most surprising thing I learned reporting my book

The history of the BSA's anti-gay policy held many unexpected twists and turns.

Your guide to marching at Pride

Showing up to Pride as a Scouter can be a great way to support LGBTQ+ Scouts, and cast a wider net for membership growth.

Why Pascal Tessier's story was a powerful force for change

A quick recap of my podcast interview with the 'first' openly gay Eagle Scout.

The 'First' Openly Gay Eagle Scout, with Pascal Tessier

As a teenager, Pascal Tessier found himself in the right place at the right time to make an impact for gay inclusion.

700 subscribers: Thank you!

Here’s something fun: There’s now just about 700 of you receiving this newsletter every week! I remember starting this newsletter three (!) years ago, with a mere 70 subscribers I imported from a defunct email list I assembled during college. I fully expected all 70 of them to unsubscribe,